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Founder and editor of BladeReviews.com, where he has published pocket knife and EDC tool reviews since 2011.
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Silky PocketboyHardware Silky
I like the Pocketboy and it's staying in my bike bag for the long haul. Recommended for people who need a small high-performance folding saw to cut through whatever is in your way.
Review of a small Japanese folding saw.
2020-10-17·bladereviews.com ↗
Benchmade Mini BugoutHardware Benchmade
It's everything you need and nothing you don't. It's a great ultra light EDC piece and I can easily recommend it.
Review of Benchmade's ultralight EDC folder, which he says he bought himself from BladeHQ.
2020-05-23·bladereviews.com ↗
Gerber FastballHardware Gerber
At first glance the Fastball struck me as a humble offering, but it quickly grew on me. Mostly after I started to carry and use it. I wasn't immediately impressed when I pulled the Fastball from it's box, and as a collectible I'd probably pass. But as a user piece I can easily recommend it.
Review of Gerber's budget flipper, which grew on him with carry time.
2020-02-01·bladereviews.com ↗
Victorinox Hunter Pro AloxHardware Victorinox
The problem is the knife is way too heavy. Maybe if they ditched the liners, thinned the blade, and re-worked the steel backstrap you would have something that could cross-over between outdoor use and Urban EDC without pulling your pants off. As it stands the Pro Hunter strikes me as an oddity in my collection. Large and heavy, which makes it less practical. I hope it won't stop Victorinox from attempting to innovate, but it doesn't entirely feel like a step forward for the brand.
Review of Victorinox's locking Alox folder, provided to him free of charge by Victorinox.
2020-07-12·bladereviews.com ↗
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